The Start Line Podcast
Welcome to The Start Line Podcast - hosted by Dee, Jules and Petrina: three sisters talking about running, eating, music, life... and everything in between.
Episodes
61 episodes
Running Strong: Empowerment and Community in the Face of Menopause with Carol Johnson and Donna Prendergast
When Carol and Donna lace up their running shoes, they're not just embarking on a physical journey, they're navigating the complex tides of menopause with every stride. Our heartwarming finale brings these incredible women from the ERC communit...
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Running Towards Healing: Black Men Tackling Mental Health and Vulnerability with Trojan Gordon, Lionel Mullin & Greg Patmore
When the Emancipated Run Crew's Trojan Gordon, Lionel Mullin, and Greg Patmore joined us, we discovered a shared truth that many black men carry: the weight of unspoken struggles with mental health. Our conversation ventured into the transforma...
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TSL Rewound: Steph's Story - Courage, Laughter, and Hope in the Face of Cancer
In the first ever TSL Rewound, we gather around the memory of our beloved cousin Steph, whose laughter and courage echoed even as triple negative breast cancer sought to silence her, by revisiting an episode that captures her essence. Steph's l...
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Running Through Recovery - Overcoming Injuries with Inspiration and Endurance with Michelle Edwards and John Stephenson
As a runner, nothing tests your spirit quite like an injury. In this heartfelt discussion with fellow runners, John and Michelle from ERC open up about their recovery journey, and how they each found a unique path through the trials of injury. ...
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Beyond the Finish Line: Embracing Diversity and Overcoming Limits in Ultramarathon Running with Tasnim Tudor and Dina Loufimpou
Discover the grit and grace of running beyond the usual finish line as we journey with Tasnim Tudor and Dina Loufimpou into the realm of ultramarathons. Witness firsthand the transformation from ordinary strides to the extraordinary feat of cov...
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From Sidelines to Finish Lines - Unleashing The Inner Joy of Running with Rachel McCoy and Dr Zandi Ndlovu
When Rachel McCoy and Dr. Zandi Ndlovu laced up their running shoes during lockdown, little did they know that they'd cross marathon finish lines in their mid-40s and at 50, rewriting their own narratives and shattering age expectations. Our ...
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From Zero to Hero with Stephen D'Souza
Stephen D'Souza's tale is one for the books—a journey from being on the brink of diabetes to conquering marathons with a vigor that's nothing short of contagious. In our return from the National Runnin...
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And Still She Rises: Women On Community, Safe Spaces and Mental Health
The Start Line Girls (Jules and Dee) were honoured to be asked to host the Emancipated Run Crew Women’s Discussion Panel Event in celebration of International Women’s Day on 8th March!...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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Bonus: TSL Does The National Run Show with Emancipated Run Crew - In Conversation With Lisa Jayne Henry-Arscott
The Start Line Girls (minus Pet!) headed back to The National Running Show Birmingham, with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22n...
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48:56
Bonus: TSL Does The National Run Show with Emancipated Run Crew - In Conversation With Andre Coggins
The Start Line Girls (minus Pet!) headed back to The National Running Show Birmingham, with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22n...
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Bonus: TSL Does The National Run Show with Emancipated Run Crew - In Conversation With Taz Tudor
The Start Line Girls (minus Pet!) headed back to The National Running Show Birmingham, with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22n...
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Bonus: TSL Does The National Run Show with Emancipated Run Crew - In Conversation with Stephen D'Souza aka Mr Sponsorship
The Start Line Girls (minus Pet!) headed back to The National Running Show Birmingham, with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22n...
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14:28
Bonus: TSL Does The National Run Show with Emancipated Run Crew - In Conversation With Tazneem - aka @thishijabiruns
The Start Line Girls (minus Pet!) headed back to The National Running Show Birmingham, with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22n...
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Bonus: TSL Does The National Run Show with Emancipated Run Crew - In Conversation With Trojan Gordon
The Start Line Girls (minus Pet!) headed back to The National Running Show Birmingham, with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22nd ...
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Bonus: TSL Does The National Run Show with Emancipated Run Crew - Introducing Marcia Bartholomew
Ahead of our return to The National Running Show Birmingham, with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22nd January, we’ll be giving y...
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Bonus: TSL Does The National Run Show with Emancipated Run Crew - Introducing Ruden Bhutia
Ahead of our return to The National Running Show Birmingham, with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22nd January, we’ll be giving y...
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Bonus: TSL Does The National Run Show with Emancipated Run Crew - Introducing Prabina Talary
In the second of our special bonus episodes this week recorded live last May from the Emancipated Run Crew stand at The National Running Show South...
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Bonus: TSL Does The National Run Show with Emancipated Run Crew - Introducing Allen Richards aka Coach Al
Ahead of our return to The National Running Show Birmingham, with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22nd January 2023, we’ll be giv...
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Ep 37 - It's Our First Christmas Special!
Whoooaaa! Where did 2022 go??? The Start Line Girls are back after a little hiatus over the summer (and autumn!) and here we are at Christmas already!!! But the great thing about that is this is the first TSL Christmas episode! Yes, we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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48:08
Bonus - BHM Special: Making History - with Midstrike Magazine's Jesse Spellman
October marks Black History Month in the UK, and to celebrate this The Start Line Girls are taking a look at people who are making history in the Black Community. In this special episode we speak to Jesse (Specs) Spellman, creator of onli...
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Season 1
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51:10
Ep 36 - And We're Back!
After an unannounced summer hiatus, The Start Line Girls are back! Join us as we recap on what we got up to this summer, get the lowdown our favourite restaurants in Croatia (Corto Maltese and...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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Bonus: TSL Does The National Run Show with Emancipated Run Crew - Introducing Anthony Roache
We continue our series of bonus episodes recorded live last month from the Emancipated Run Crew stand at The National Running Show South!
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13:32
Bonus: TSL Does The National Run Show with Emancipated Run Crew - featuring AubreyPT
A special treat for listeners as The Start Line Girls bring you all the juice from the Emancipated Run Crew stand at The National Running Show South
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